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Emine Özge Karaca

Bio: Emine Özge Karaca is an academic researcher from İnönü University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Carbene & Catalysis. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 14 publications receiving 130 citations.

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TL;DR: In this paper, a review of new developments reported during the last three years concerning the catalytic performances of in situ formed or preformed NHC-Pd(II) complexes (NHC: $N$-heterocyclic carbene) for cross-coupling reactions such as Heck--Mizoraki (often shortened to the Heck reaction), Kumada, Negishi, Suzuki--Miyaura (often shorten to the Suzuki reaction), Sonogashira and Hiyama couplings, and Buchwald--Hartwig aminations, which are
Abstract: This review is focused on new developments reported during the last 3 years concerning the catalytic performances of in situ formed or preformed NHC--Pd(II) complexes (NHC: $N$-heterocyclic carbene) for cross-coupling reactions such as Heck--Mizoraki (often shortened to the Heck reaction), Kumada, Negishi, Suzuki--Miyaura (often shortened to the Suzuki reaction), Sonogashira and Hiyama couplings, and the Buchwald--Hartwig aminations, which are extremely powerful in the formation of C--C and C--heteroatom bonds. Due to the great number of publications and limited space here, we made a special attempt to compile the relevant data in tables, which we hope will serve as a guide for chemists interested in these reactions. The syntheses of the precatalysts and the generally accepted reaction mechanisms are also briefly described.

33 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the synthesis and characterization of novel 1,3-benzyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-ylidene-based N-heterocyclic carbene palladium(II) complexes (1a-d) were described.

30 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the synthesis of highly active ruthenium(II) catalyst based on N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) bearing alkyl and aryl groups is reported.

23 citations

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TL;DR: A series of seven-membered ditopic ringexpanded N-heterocyclic carbene precursors, bearing sterically demanding and electron-rich aryl groups, were synthesized in moderate yields via the reaction of 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(bromomethyl)benzene with the corresponding N,N′-diarylformamidines in the presence of K2CO3 in acetonitrile under an air atmosphere as discussed by the authors.

23 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a new series of ringexpanded six-and seven-membered N-heterocyclic carbene precursors and their transition metal complexes were synthesized.
Abstract: A new series of ring-expanded six- and seven-membered N-heterocyclic carbene precursors (re-NHCs) and their transition metal complexes were synthesized. The basic properties of the synthesized materials were investigated by density functional theory (DFT). The six- and seven-membered re-NHCs were synthesized in good yield via reaction of the corresponding alkyldibromides or alkyldiiodides with N,N′-bis-(2-phenylbenzene)formamidine in the presence of K2CO3 under aerobic conditions. Complexes, represented by the formula [ML1,2(COD)Cl] (where M = Ir or Rh and L is a ring-expanded N-heterocyclic carbene ligand), were synthesized in the presence of the corresponding free carbene and iridium or rhodium metal precursors in tetrahydrofuran. All new re-NHC complexes were characterized by different analytical techniques, including NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, UV spectroscopy and elemental analysis. According to molecular electrostatic potential calculations, the electrophilic properties of the compl...

18 citations


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TL;DR: Through discussing the role of NHC ligands in promoting challenging C-H activation methods, the reader is provided with an overview of this important area and its crucial role in forging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds by directly engaging ubiquitous C- H bonds.
Abstract: In this contribution, we provide a comprehensive overview of C-H activation methods promoted by NHC-transition metal complexes, covering the literature since 2002 (the year of the first report on metal-NHC-catalyzed C-H activation) through June 2019, focusing on both NHC ligands and C-H activation methods. This review covers C-H activation reactions catalyzed by group 8 to 11 NHC-metal complexes. Through discussing the role of NHC ligands in promoting challenging C-H activation methods, the reader is provided with an overview of this important area and its crucial role in forging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds by directly engaging ubiquitous C-H bonds.

359 citations

01 Jan 2001
TL;DR: In this article, the synthesis and characterization of the PF6 and diazabutadienes complexes were reported. But their activity was not compared with that of the related cationic iridium(I) species.
Abstract: The synthesis and characterization by X-ray crystallography of the complexes [Ir(cod)(py)(L)]PF6 (L = IMes, 1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene (2); L = IPr, 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene (3); L = ICy, 1,3-bis(cyclohexyl)imidazol-2-ylidene (4)) are reported. Complexes 2−4 have been employed as catalysts for transfer hydrogenation reactions from 2-propanol to a number of unsaturated substrates and their activity compared with that of the related cationic iridium(I) species [Ir(cod)(py)(SIMes)]PF6 (1), [Ir(cod)(py)(PCy3)]PF6 (5), and complexes formed in situ from [Ir(cod)(py)2]PF6 and diazabutadienes (RNCHCHNR, DAB-R; R = cyclohexyl, DAB-Cy; R = 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl, DAB-Mes; R = adamantyl, DAB-Ad; R = 2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl, DAB-trimethoxyphenyl). All complexes tested were found to be active catalysts for transfer hydrogenation of ketones, with complex 4 displaying the highest activity. Complex 4 also exhibits moderate activity toward simple olefins and an aromatic nitro co...

147 citations

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TL;DR: Cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbenes with a six-membered backbone were prepared and feature increased % Vbur and enhanced donor and acceptor properties, as evidenced by the observed n → π* transition trailing into the visible region.
Abstract: Cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbenes with a six-membered backbone were prepared. Compared to their five-membered analogues, they feature increased % Vbur and enhanced donor and acceptor properties, as evidenced by the observed n → π* transition trailing into the visible region. The high ambiphilic character even allows for the intramolecular insertion of the carbene into an unactivated C(sp3)-H bond. When used as ligands, they outcompete the five-membered analogues in the palladium-mediated α-arylation of ketones with aryl chlorides.

92 citations